New Jersey: Just Try To Get a Sales Tax Refund!

by AccountingWeb on Jan 27 2010printer friendly

New Jersey is proposing to make it more difficult for taxpayers to receive sales tax refunds. What do I mean?
Under a proposed amendment, (N.J. A.C. 18:2-5.8, 42 NJR 56, 1/4/10), the New Jersey Division of Taxation would require taxpayers to submit "sufficient documentation" to allow the division to determine the rationale or basis for the refund to verify the amount of the refund before interest on an overpayment begins to accrue.
What Is "Sufficient Documentation"?Not sure, but the proposed amendment states a taxpayer must attach documentation to the refund claim form indicating the basis for such claim. You cannot just say that "documentation is available upon request."
In some cases, a taxpayer may need to include copies of each invoice where tax was incorrectly charged, and proof of payment of the entire invoice amount.
No More "Protective Refund Claims"?The proposal would also not allow taxpayers to file protective refund claims. According to the New Jersey Division of Taxation, there is no statutory authority that requires the Division to allow protective refund claims.
If you have any questions or would like assistance with the filing of a New Jersey sales tax refund claim, please contact me at brian.strahle@bakertilly.com[1].